Ethel M. Taylor Academy

1930 Fricke Road
Cincinnati, OH 45225

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ethel M. Taylor Academy, located in the Northside/Camp Washington area of Cincinnati, is a public elementary school serving students from preschool through sixth grade. As a part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, the academy is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on the "whole child," integrating academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes small-group instruction and personalized learning to help students meet state standards and prepare for middle school transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ethel M. Taylor Academy is recognized for its dedication to neighborhood engagement and extracurricular enrichment. The school actively collaborates with local community partners and families to provide resources that extend beyond the classroom, ensuring that students have access to the support they need to thrive. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, the academy serves as a central hub for its local community, striving to instill both academic excellence and strong character values in its student body.

216

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethel M. Taylor Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	2
Black	186
Asian	1
Two or More	19

Black
186 (86.1 %)
Two or More
19 (8.8 %)
White
8 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ethel M. Taylor Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ethel M. Taylor Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	49.5%
Male	109	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)